Kensington's Dining Room

We strive to serve Connecticut-grown foods, prepared with health-promoting culinary practices. Please note that while nutritional facts on calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat are listed, these are only an approximation. Enjoy!

EXECUTIVE CHEF DANIEL CHONG-JIMENEZ PRESENTS
THIS EVENING'S DINNER MENU ADDITIONS

Appetizers

Amaretto Shrimp
Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet & spicy almond emulsion,
with walnut crumbs and micros
Calories: 329, Fat: 25g, Protein: 14g, Carbohydrates: 12g
$12

Baked Mushroom Cassoulet
A seasonal selection of domestic and imported fungi baked with herbed cream cheese, brie morsels, garlic and shallots with melted bits of brie and pink peppercorns
Calories: 173, Fat: 10g, Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 15g
$12

Lobster & Prawn
In the shell, split lobster tail with a duet of prawns
Presented with lemon emulsion, ponzu & cocktail sauce
Calories: 210, Fat: 4g, Protein: 40g, Carbohydrates: 2g
$22

"Renata"
Cured, Spanish pork loin with shaved Manchego cheese, sherry-soaked
mission figs and fig syrup
Calories: 193, Fat: 7g, Protein: 7g, Carbohydrates: 29g
$12

Mozzarella Beggar's Purse
A purse of semolina filled with mozzarella and accents of roasted garlic, cooked in tomato-onion broth and served cool with drizzle of Cabernet vinegar, olive oil and herbs Calories: 249, Fat: 15g, Protein: 7g, carbohydrates: 21g,
$12

Soups

Soup of the Day
Our Chef's daily creation
$6

New England Clam Chowder
Creamy rich with native clams & bacon
Calories: 275, Fat: 10g, Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 10g
$7

Salads

Seasonal Melon Salad
Sweet melon with tangy Chevre, walnuts, pink peppercorns and micros, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fig syrup
Calories: 229, Fat: 16g, Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 18g
$6

Caesar
Romaine with an anchovy-garlic-black olive crouton wafer,
Parmesan cheese tuille and dressing.
Calories: 167, Fat: 10g, Protein: tr., Carbohydrates: 17g
  $9

Garden Bouquet
Baby greens in a vase of tomato filled with cucumber,
purple onion, julienne of carrot and spicy daikon sprouts
with roasted garlic and citrus tahini emulsion
Calories: 167, Fat: 8g, Protein: 9g, Carbohydrates: 19g
$8

Entreés

Ocean

**Broiled Salmon
We cook this fish under fire and present it with a tangy relish of feta,
cilantro, olive oil and lemon juice
Calories: 470, Fat: 21g, Protein: 41g, Carbohydrates: 26g
$28

**Stonington Scallops
Seared local scallops, oven-finished with shallots, white wine,
paprika, sweet cream butter, bread crumbs, asparagus
spears and tomato-parsley-citrus macerade
Calories: 322, Fat: 10g, pPotein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 22g
$31

Lobster Purse
Local lobster in shallot and Chardonnay crème, wrapped in a crepe,
with braised vegetables, saffron and caviar
Calories: 510, Fat: 15g, Protein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 41g
$35

**Seafood Scampi
Linguini with lobster, scallops & shrimp and a garnish of flame roasted peppers
Calories: 425, Fat: 9g, Protein: 38g, Carbohydrates: 47g
$31

Land

**Kensington's Tenderloin
Grilled and served over caramelized onions & turned potatoes with
Morel mushroom demi-glace and a bouquet of vegetables
Calories: 454, Fat: 10g, Protein: 43g, Carbohydrates: 52g
$39

Pork Shank
Family-farm produced, very-slow-cooked in local apple, cider & sherry
with aromatic vegetables
Calories: 404, Fat: 11g, Protein: 44g, Carbohydrates: 28g
$35

**Braised Shoulder of Beef
Seared and slowly simmered in Cabernet wine, with aromatic vegetables
and dark raisins
Calories: 471, Fat: 11g, Protein: 61g, Carbohydrates: 29g,
$32

**Lamb Chops
Rosemary & Garlic rubbed premium rack of naturally-raised lamb
with horseradish-infused broth
Calories: 511, Fat: 34g, Protein: 38g, Carbohydrates: 12g
$41

Air

**Duck Grand Marnier
Seared, scored skin slow-cooked for tenderness, the sauce is made in the pan with veal stock, Grand Marnier and bits of cranberry
Calories: 852, Fat: 17g, Protein: 26g, Carbohydrates: 36g
$36

Chicken & Cèpes
Seared breast with sauté of cèpes deglazed with Marsala wine in a
reduction of chicken stock
Calories: 394, Fat: 16g, Protein: 40g, Carbohydrates: 21g
$25

Earth

Caribbean Black Beans
With stewed onions, smoked garlic, Mulato pepper and green olives, served on a plantain arepa with walnut creme fraiche and tomato...a fully vegan delicacy
Calories: 339, Fat: 15g, Protein: 11g, Carbohydrates: 59g
$19

Spinach Lasagna Primavera
House-made pasta with alternating layers of spinach, white bean puree and onion confit, smothered with refreshing Primavera sauce...a fully vegan delicacy
Calories: 562, Fat: 9g, Protein: 22g, Carbohydrates: 98g
$20

Cheesy Potato Dumplings
Crisp-seared, potato morsels with herbs, peas adn Parmesan with garlic-saffron-Brie creme, pecan and Chardonnay butter-braised leeks
Calories: 392, Fat: 14g, Protein: 14g, Carbohydrates: 54g

$24

Garbanzo Ratatouille
Fresh chickpeas, wheat berries and ratatouille baked in a Spaghetti squash...a fully vegan delicacy
Calories: 420, Fat: 20g, Protein: 13g, Carbohydrates: 51g

$21

Aztec Porcini Pie
Robust whole-grain, white corn pie filled with porcini mushrooms and feta morsels, presented with stewed Pinto beans, spinach, chipotle creme and epazote
Calories: 691, Fat: 31g, Protein: 18g, Carbohydrates: 89g

$23

** These selections accompanied with today's special vegetable plus grain or potato creation.
*"Thorough cooking reduces the risk of food-borne illness."
A Gratuity of 18% will be added to parties of six or more.


Note: Menu and prices are subject to change without notice.